Juris Corp

Full service firm excels in banking and finance and capital markets. It features a robust trade and commodity finance practice, a rarity in the market, and is well-regarded for its debt issuance offering. Senior partner Jayesh H is known for his diverse expertise in banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and M&A, private equity, and restructuring and insolvency. The firm has offices located in Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore.

Banking and finance

Work highlights

Advised AB Svensk Exportkredit as the lender in relation to a loan to Volvo Financial Services. This is one of the first INR denominated long-term ECB deals involving a non-banking financial company as borrower after the overhauling changes made to the norms regulating ECBs.

Represented Citibank in relation to an uncommitted receivable purchase facility extended by the Bank to Nokia Solutions and Networks India.

Key clients

Axis Bank, Bank of Baroda, Punjab National Bank, Standard Chartered Bank

Capital markets

Work highlights

Acted for Assets Care and Reconstruction Enterprise on its issuance of structured debentures on a private placement basis.

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Advised Langoor Digital, a digital marketing agency, on the acquisition by a French multinational advertising and public relations company.

Represented Applect Learning Systems on its acquisition by Aakash Educational Services.

Key clients

Bellatrix Aerospace, Sazu Media

Dispute resolution

Work highlights

Advising Credit Suisse in relation to the enforcement of the pledge over the shares of Reliance General Insurance created in favour of a trustee, IDBI Trusteeship Services by Reliance Capital.

Representing Oil and Natural Gas Corporation before the Supreme Court in a dispute arising from the imposition of indirect taxes and penalties by the state government.

Key clients

Essel Energy, JP Morgan Chase

Real estate

Work highlights

Representing Mahanagar Gas to conduct due diligence of a land parcel situated at Khalapur.

Assisting Automotive Manufacturers in acquiring land parcels across India for the purpose of setting up their workshops.

Restructuring and insolvency 

Work highlights

Advised HSBC Bank, ICICI Bank, Deutsche Bank and others in relation to the financial restructuring of the outstanding loans owed by Jindal Steel & Power.

Protected the interests of its existing and new clients that were affected by the non-payment of dues because of the insolvency of Dewan Housing Finance.

Represented a multinational bank before the Supreme Court in a dispute pertaining to corporate insolvency resolution process of the Essar Steel India.

Acting for a group of foreign bank lenders in relation to the resolution process of a corporate debtor, one of India’s leading infrastructure construction companies.

Key clients

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, JSW Steel

Technology and telecommunications

Work highlights

Advised two offshore fintech companies on rolling out their online investment products in India including using appropriate marketing methods from the Indian regulatory perspective.

Client feedback

“Clear communication and availability.”– Banking and finance

“It is very good in capital markets and commodity financings.” – Banking and finance

“The lawyers are diligent, solution-oriented value providers who stand firmly with the client.” – Banking and finance

“Wonderful staff with good legal knowledge in the area. Prompt and punctual, and very friendly to deal with.” – Corporate and M&A

“We appreciate its commitment to deadlines and an eye for perfection.” – Corporate and M&A

“It takes a professional approach, has honest associates and provides correct legal advice.” – Dispute resolution

Sumitava Basu

“Diligent and gets the job done.”

Arunabh Choudhary

“Appreciate his availability and expertise.”

Jayesh H

“Deep technical and market knowledge.”

Dhruv Malik

“Perfect legal advice and drafting skills.”

Tanvi Muraleedharan

“Methodical and covers all the points with a clear understanding of the positives and negatives of a transaction.”

“Responsive and available when deadlines need to be met. Technically sound and thoughtful solutions.”